Hi folks: I may have missed something, but did I see something stating that there would be a test skate for K/S on January 27? Or is that no longer taking place? Sorry, can't find the link, but that was a date I recall seeing as being the ultimate deciding factor.

Hi folks: I may have missed something, but did I see something stating that there would be a test skate for K/S on January 27? Or is that no longer taking place? Sorry, can't find the link, but that was a date I recall seeing as being the ultimate deciding factor.

Nothing's been posted on their Facebook page since January 5, just after Sasha tried out his jumps.

As far as I know Russia has NOT named their team yet officially. Many are 'sure' of the team (myself included) but to my knowledge, it is NOT official.

That said, I don't think K/S have any prayer of Olys at this point. The most they can hope for is Worlds, and that only (probably) if S/K or BL finishes outside top 10 at Olys which may or may not happen.

as already mentioned before he is now doing double jumps
can do normal thorws and lifts, even do tehir quad throw practices
lets hope they don't throw a quad and reinjure themselves at the event, they want to get ready for Worlds in Japan
hopefully get that 3rd spot over Bazarova / Larionov ?

"Speaking to the point, Sasha slowly recovering. Already jumping double jumps , a double axel . During training guys do a quadruple release , other elements. Hopefully if all goes well , the Russian Cup final show good ride . Upcoming Russian Cup Final will be for us not just start after a long break , and selection for the World Cup in Japan, where Yuko and Sasha really want to speak "- quoted Moskvin official website of Federation of figure skating in Russia .

Russian Cup final will be held in 2014 in Novgorod from February 26 to March 2.

A quick update on Yuko & Sasha from their Facebook page. If Google Translate is correct, they will miss the worlds as we, and the entire season was a wash. We all kind of knew, but this appears to be confirmation:

A quick update on Yuko & Sasha from their Facebook page. If Google Translate is correct, they will miss the worlds as we, and the entire season was a wash. We all kind of knew, but this appears to be confirmation:

I'm sad it never happened for these two at the Olympics. They would likely have been the second pair on the team instead of S/K and gotten a medal. But I'll always root for them!

Honestly, the fed wasn't going to give them a bye for Worlds anyway. I know many people dislike B/L but K/S simply have not outperformed them in the past few seasons. While I like B/L, K/S are one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE pairs, so I am sad about this, but it's a fact. B/L's record since 2010/2011 season: Worlds: 5, 6, 7. Euros: 3, 2, WD, 3. GPF: 5, didn't make it, 2nd, didn't make it. K/S record since 2010/2011 season: Worlds 4, 7, 6. Euros: 2, WD, 5. GPF: didn't make it, 3, 6, didn't make it.

In fact, a strong argument can be made that the teams are essentially equal internationally, with K/S possibly being Russia's #4 team, even with this injury not taking place. I don't like it. But facts are facts.

Honestly, the fed wasn't going to give them a bye for Worlds anyway. I know many people dislike B/L but K/S simply have not outperformed them in the past few seasons. While I like B/L, K/S are one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE pairs, so I am sad about this, but it's a fact. B/L's record since 2010/2011 season: Worlds: 5, 6, 7. Euros: 3, 2, WD, 3. GPF: 5, didn't make it, 2nd, didn't make it. K/S record since 2010/2011 season: Worlds 4, 7, 6. Euros: 2, WD, 5. GPF: didn't make it, 3, 6, didn't make it.

In fact, a strong argument can be made that the teams are essentially equal internationally, with K/S possibly being Russia's #4 team, even with this injury not taking place. I don't like it. But facts are facts.

Thanks for the stats and comparisons! I agree, they haven't been performing up to their standards in the last quad, at least not since V/T showed up at the 2011 worlds and absolutely stole their thunder.

Additional question: but wouldn't Moskvina have had some pull in getting them a spot on the team? I know we can't answer that for sure, but I would guess if they won Russian Nationals this year it would strengthen their case for a slot. In any event, it's just speculation at this point.